Alumni

We are dedicated to promoting continuous growth and engagement within our alumni community by organizing a variety of programs and events that cater to our alumni’s diverse interests.

Lifelong learning

• Dean’s Guest Speaker Series | Throughout the year, the Dean invites industry leaders, emerging entrepreneurs, and influential figures to share their insights and experiences. Some of the speakers for AY2022-2023 include:
  • Ronna Chao (Chairperson, Novetex Textiles Limited & CEO, Bai Xian Asian Institute)
  • Shunji Izutsu (Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force)
  • Kazuhiko Koguchi (Secretary General, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
• Faculty-led sessions | Our faculty members occasionally open sessions to alumni. These opportunities enable in-depth conversations, provide fresh perspectives, and share up-to-date knowledge in respective fields. Some recently offered sessions include:
  • Fujikawa Seminar | “ChatGPT & Generative AI” open session series
  • Fujikawa Seminar | “Future of Learning” speaker series
  • Hattori Seminar | Guest speaker event “India’s Growth Potential & DMI Finance”
• ICS Alumni Day | Our largest alumni event, run jointly with the Hitotsubashi ICS Alumni Association (ICSAA). For ICS Alumni Day 2023 on June 23, 2023, we welcomed as many as 211 attendees (156 joining in-person and 55 participating online) and
  • Screened the documentary film “Purpose of Capitalism: Lessons from Japan,” featuring Professor Emeritus Ikujiro Nonaka
  • Hosted a panel discussion with Jody Ono and Daisuke Kan (President, Cheerio Corporation & Advisor to the Dean, Hitotsubashi ICS)
  • Conducted breakout discussions and a large group debrief on the topic “Changing Landscape of Social Engagement”

Information about upcoming sessions can be found on ICS Connect in the “Events” section.
Past event materials (slides, photos, videos, etc.) are available on ICS Connect in the “Resources” section.

Professional development

• Career Services Office (CSO) | CSO is here to support ICS alumni, whether you are seeking a new position or looking to hire new talent. Further details can be found in the CSO handout from the ICS Open Campus 2023 webpage (accessible by alumni only) and on ICS Connect in the “Resources” section.
• Mentorship program | In collaboration with the ICSAA’s professional development committee, we run a mentorship program that matches current students with alumni and connects alumni mentors with mentees. For more information, visit ICS Connect and check out the "Mentoring" section.

With a membership base of over 1,000 individuals worldwide, ICSAA cultivates the strong bonds formed during our classroom experiences and transforms them into a valuable network of mentorship, friendship, and opportunities.

The global diversity of our alumni community enables us to maintain connections with graduates across various countries and industries. While ICSAA’s primary team operates out of Tokyo, we have local affiliate chapters in major cities worldwide, including Beijing, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Manila, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, and many more.

The ICSAA Transition Board encompasses the following committees and activities:

• Communications Committee | Publishes ICSAA Newsletters on a quarterly basis and manages ICSAA merchandise.
• Events Committee | Organizes both in-person and online events, such as ICS Alumni Day and ICS Alumni Speak.
• Membership and Technology Committee | Builds the alumni database and optimizes technology solutions for the alumni network.
• Professional Development Committee | Facilitates mentoring programs and plans professional development opportunities.
• Treasury Committee | Manages membership fees and the association’s budget.

Graduates from any ICS programs, regardless of their location, are welcome to join ICSAA.
For any questions and inquiries, please contact ics-alumni@ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp.

ICS graduates have an opportunity to join Josuikai, the alumni association of Hitotsubashi University. Currently, it boasts a membership of over 36,000 and a network of more than 90 chapters in Japan and approximately 80 chapters overseas.

Being a member of Josuikai offers several significant benefits:

• Access to networking events, conferences, and seminars either free of charge or at a nominal member rate.
• Access to exclusive facilities at the Josui Kaikan, the Hitotsubashi University alumni building located adjacent to ICS, including dining at its restaurants at discounted rates.

For further details, visit the Josuikai website or contact mi@josuikai-office.or.jp.

Hitotsubashi ICS module: Japan as Stakeholder Capitalism: Then, Now, and Future 

This is a GNAM Alumni Module hosted by Hitotsubashi ICS that examines Japan’s corporate environment through the lens of its deeply rooted stakeholder-oriented approach. This framework, which emphasizes sustainable, long-term value creation for a wide spectrum of stakeholders, is evolving in response to contemporary economic and social shifts. The module addresses key themes such as interactions with activist investors, the implications of a rapidly aging society, progress toward gender equality, the promotion of diversity and inclusion, and the role of younger generations within a silver democracy.

The program is well suited for GNAM alumni with an interest in how business strategy intersects with social responsibility. Alongside academic discussions on Japan’s economic and corporate systems, participants will engage in cultural experiences, company visits, and sessions with invited speakers, providing an immersive perspective on one of the world’s leading economies.

 Visit GNAM website to see the examples of partner schools' modules.